Accounting Manager

Sit n Sleep Inc•Gardena, CA

24d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll administration, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. This is a hands-on role that actively performs key accounting and payroll functions while supervising payroll staff and supporting the Controller with month-end close, audits, budgeting, and process improvements.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Strong understanding of California payroll regulations, payroll taxes, and wage and hour compliance requirements.
Proficiency with ADP payroll systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills preferred).
High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
5–10 years of progressive accounting and payroll experience.
Strong hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, payroll operations, and month-end close.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
Experience processing and managing California payroll preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
Prepare and post month-end and year-end journal entries.
Perform daily bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Reconcile daily cash receipts to bank and general ledger balances and monitor daily cash positions.
Review, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts; investigate and explain variances.
Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
Maintain fixed asset schedules and related depreciation activity.
Prepare inventory cost adjustments and related analyses.
Perform monthly operating expense variance analysis.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
Facilitate annual financial audits, Workers’ Compensation audits, and insurance renewals.
Maintain and strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls.
Serve as backup approver for wire transfers and ACH transactions.
Learn and become functional on reporting software (Business Objects and Power B.I.).
Prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
Prepare monthly analysis and entries for insurances.
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses as requested.
Manage and oversee all payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
Supervise, train, and support a two-person payroll team.
Ensure compliance with all California payroll, wage and hour, and applicable federal regulations.
Review payroll processes, systems, and internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Monitor 401(k) activity and coordinate related compliance reporting and audits.
Partner with HR and IT regarding compensation, commission, and payroll system updates.
Support internal and external payroll-related audits, including Workers’ Compensation audits.
Evaluate and recommend enhancements to payroll systems, procedures, and reporting capabilities.
Collaborate with HR to develop and analyze workforce and payroll reports.
Provide ongoing coaching, training, and performance feedback to payroll staff.
Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.
Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous process improvement.
Assist with documenting accounting and payroll policies and procedures.
Foster cross-functional collaboration between accounting, payroll, HR, and operations teams.